Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Hints Entire Trilogy Could Be Headed to Nintendo Switch 2

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, has sparked excitement among fans with his recent comments suggesting that the full remake trilogy may be heading to Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2. While only Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has been officially confirmed so far, Hamaguchi’s statement during Nintendo’s latest Creator’s Voice interview strongly implies that Rebirth and the third installment are also in the pipeline for the platform.

In the interview, Hamaguchi shared his enthusiasm for developing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the new hardware, citing the console’s improved technical capabilities as a key motivator for his involvement:

“I felt it would have enough power to run the Final Fantasy VII Remake series I was creating. That’s what convinced me to be involved.”

His remarks hint that Square Enix evaluated the Switch 2’s hardware with the entire trilogy in mind. Although only Intergrade has been publicly shown, Hamaguchi’s use of “series” suggests a broader strategy, possibly involving simultaneous or staggered releases of Rebirth and the third entry.

He also praised the Switch 2’s added memory and processing power, noting that the port of Intergrade was built “with full specs” and remained faithful to the PlayStation version “to a certain extent.” This indicates a careful optimization process where compromises were minimal, suggesting confidence in the console’s ability to handle future titles in the trilogy without major downgrades.

Hamaguchi emphasized the personal significance of bringing Final Fantasy VII to a Nintendo platform, referencing his long-standing connection as a fan of the company. He closed the interview with a hopeful message:

“I have high hopes that we can build a strong partnership between Nintendo and the Final Fantasy brand.”

These comments fuel speculation that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the trilogy’s final entry are not only feasible on Switch 2 but potentially already in development. While fans shouldn’t expect exact parity with the PlayStation 5 experience, the confirmation of a faithful Intergrade port is promising news for RPG enthusiasts hoping to enjoy the full saga on Nintendo’s next console.

Are you excited about the possibility of playing the full Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy on the Switch 2? Let us know if you’ll be diving back into Midgar on Nintendo’s next-gen system.